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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,853.80, 640,280.70 and 399,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,853.80, 640,280.70 and 399,205.80 is: 598,808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,853.80 : 640,280.70 = 399,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,853.80/640,280.70 = 399,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,853.80x = 640,280.70 × 399,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,853.80x = 255,603,769,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,603,769,068.06/426,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,808.70

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